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Man arrested in Tallaght drug‑intimidation investigation
Aug 19, 2026
A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into drug-related intimidation in Tallaght on Tuesday. Gardaí in Tallaght arrested a man in his 20s... Read More
Tallaght
Croí Ró Naofa voice anger over ongoing pitch issues
KILLINARDEN club Croí Ró Naofa have voiced their frustrations with the South Dublin County Council with the club still without new pitch renovations that were ... Read More
Over 5,600 kids without a home
A TALLAGHT mum-of-three has shared her family’s experience with homelessness for three years as over 5,600 children are without a home this summer. Callie Culligan ... Read More
Moves to develop Knockmitten House into hostel
AN APPLICATION for temporary planning permission for five years has been lodged for an office property known as Knockmitten House on Knockmitten Lane in Walkinstown. ... Read More
Clondalkin
New Irish start up Brontie providing a new way of showing appreciation for tidy towns volunteers
A NEW Irish start up, Brontie, is providing the people of Clondalkin with a new way of showing appreciation for volunteers who go above and ... Read More
Advertising project poses pickle for public
THE proposed outdoor advertising project across Tallaght, Clondalkin and other parts of South Dublin has been met with concern by the public through consultation. The ... Read More
Break out the running shoes and help Rory’s Stories charity
Ireland's leading autism charity, AsIAm, has announced Rory O’Connor, better known as Rory’s Stories, as this year’s charity for Run4Autism, which will take place at ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Solar panels for the roof of the Oblate Hall in Inchicore
AN EXEMPTION has been granted to install solar panels on the roof of Oblate Hall in Inchicore. Oblate Hall on Tyrconnell Road is home to ... Read More
Building excellence
TWO stores in Bluebell have been named as finalists representing Leinster in the 2026 Octabuild Builders Merchant Excellence Awards at the Mansion House on Thursday, ... Read More
In her 105th year, Sr Stephen celebrates a long and fruitful life and is remembered by past pupils
MARYFIELD Nursing Home celebrated another milestone recently when Sr Stephen Brennan reached her 105th year, surrounded by family and friends. During the celebrations, Sr Noreen ... Read More
Lucan
63-home residential development for Adamstown
A 63-home residential development to be built on 0.9 hectares of land within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone has been approved. The new 6,096sqm development ... Read More
Emegency road closure for Grange Castle Road and Griffeen Road
AN EMERGENCY road closure will be in place on Griffeen Avenue, between Grange Castle Road and Griffeen Road from August 12 until 17 in order ... Read More
Djamel White’s debut novel longlisted for Booker Prize
A LUCAN author’s debut novel has been longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize, a well-renowned literary award conferred each year for the best single work ... Read More
Sport
St Pat’s draw Bohs in cup
St Pat’s have been drawn at home against rivals Bohs in the FAI Cup Quarter-Finals, set to be played the weekend of Friday, September 4 ... Read More
Sport
Ellen Walshe strikes gold again at the European Aquatics Championships
What a performance, winning the 200m individual medley from lane 1 to win her second gold of the European Swimming Championships. She showed incredible determination ... Read More
Sport
Setanta Muay Thai showcases local talent at fight night
SETANTA Muay Thai based out of Newcastle successfully organised and hosted a Muay Thai event at St Finians Community Hall last weekend to much success. ... Read More
Sport
Three BMA students earn prestigious black belts
THREE students from BMA Clondalkin are celebrating after successfully completing a demanding black belt grading on Sunday, 2 August 2026, in the BMA HQ, Leixlip, ... Read More
Sport
Adeleke charges into tonight’s European 200m Final after blistering semi‑final Run
Rhasidat Adeleke takes part in the 200m final of the European Athletics Championships tonight after putting in an extremely impressive performance in yesterday’s semi final. ... Read More
Business
PM Group profits grew by 24 per cent last year to €43m
TALLAGHT-based multinational engineering business PM Group announced profits of 24 per cent last year, equating to €43.3m in growth of pharmaceuticals and data. The group ... Read More
Business
Shein fast-fashion retailer hit by €86m loss due to US costs
FAST-FASHION retailer Shein, reported net losses for the first quarter of the year as US trade tensions affected the business. Shein reported a quarterly net ... Read More
Business
Entegro acquires Acel Energy and has plans to increase workforce
AN ENGINEERING group with offices in Baldonnell has announced the acquisition of a renewable energy company with plans to form a new entity and deliver ... Read More
Business
CRH revenues for the period of April to June rose by 6 per cent to $10.8 billion
RATHFARNHAM-BASED CRH has seen an increase in revenues in the second quarter of 2026, with a growth of six per cent on the same period ... Read More
Business
Profits went down in 2025 at JYSK as revenues went up
PRE-TAX profits at the Park West-based Irish arm of the Danish furniture retailer JYSK decreased by 84 per cent last year while revenues rose. The ... Read More
St Anne’s GAA club submits planning permission for LED floodlighting again
AN APPLICATION has been submitted by St Anne’s GAA for the installation of a new LED floodlighting system at their pitch in Bohernabreena. This system ... Read More
Plans for funeral home in Rathcoole unveiled
PLANS to deliver a funeral home in Rathcoole near the site of an approved residential development have been unveiled. The funeral home is proposed to ... Read More
Two new applications for developments at Crough’s pub on Cookstown Road
TWO new applications have been put forward for developments at Crough’s pub on Cookstown Road calling for two additional floors to provide apartments. One of ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Debut single ‘Joy Doesn’t Come Cheap’ for Tallaght rapper J.D.C.C.
“IT’S A love letter to anyone who has a dream, and the process and hard work entailed in making it a reality,” explains up-and-coming Tallaght ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Interactive comedy game show WiFi Wars comes to the Civic theatre
FROM classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first-person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: What’s in a name?
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Clondalkin pipe band claim first major prize since COVID
CLONDALKIN’S St Joseph's Pipe Band are "delighted" to announce that the band took sixth place at the Scottish Pipe Band Championships in Dumbarton on July ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Heritage walks return as interest in Rathfarnham’s history continues to grow
"WE HAD more than 400 people attending the tours throughout the week last year," beams Damian MacGarry, local historian and committee member of Rathfarnham Village ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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Homecare Solutions: A New Chapter in Tallaght
Expanding Our Trusted Nurse Led Homecare from Kildare to Dublin Homecare Solutions is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Tallaght, alongside ... Read More
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Safco Fine Foods Basil Pesto is going nationwide in Lidl
ADVERTORIAL Safco Fine Foods founded by Mohammed Rashid in 2012 based in Clondalkin is going nationwide in Lidl. The fresh basil pesto will be sold ... Read More
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Not So Christian Brothers Podcast with Colm Hayes and Justin Caffrey
An irreverent, hard hitting and often funny conversation between brothers. Full video podcast across Spotify, YouTube and all major platforms. This weekly show is aiming ... Read More
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The Small Space Fitness Trend: How Irish Homes Are Making Room for Strength Training
Picture the corner of a spare room in Tallaght, a box room in Clondalkin, or the end of a sitting room in Lucan. There may ... Read More
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Community Circular Economy Day
Don't Throw Your Broken or Worn Household Items Away.... Bring Them. Fix Them. Swap Them. Give Them a Second Life and Love Them for Longer! ... Read More
